This course contains 10 short videos and resources for self-reflection. You will explore how socialization shapes your own culture and identify your cultural baggage (that you may or may not be aware of!). We’ll also learn how to break down the wall of separation between cultures. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the tools to grow your cultural intelligence and intercultural skills.
"A total revelation for me and it helps to explain some of my past struggles in cross-cultural experiences."
"Huge thank you for the course. It was simplified, insightful, and essential for cross-cultural workers."
We regularly run cohorts with people from a variety of timezones. So when you sign up, we'll get in touch to discuss the best times that work for you and place you in a group accordingly.
If you'd like to discuss this before purchase, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us here.
What we'll cover
❓Part 1 - What is culture?
We go through the broad definitions and categorization of global cultural patterns. We will explore where our own cultural heritage fits within these.
Cultural Definitions
Global Cultural categories
👥 Part 2 - Socialization
We will analyze which aspects of our upbringing have influenced our cultural perspective.
How we pick up our culture
Breaking down the cultural wall of separation
🧳 Part 3 - Baggage & Walls
We look at the specific elements of cultural difference that can hinder or divide us from the people we are working/living amongst
Things that hinder and divide
Communication differences and biases
How to find reconciliation
💭 Part 4 - Towards Cultural Intelligence
We identify the specific areas that can help us grow in cultural intelligence, maximizing our ability to communicate and relate cross-culturally, all within a biblical framework of how Jesus loved across cultural expectations.
Understanding our cultural “core” and “flex”
How we can increase cultural intelligence in ourselves
Faith vs culture
"The course exceeded my expectations and I have a lot more information to cross cultures and to especially be aware of my own culture."
"The course has made me more aware of things that can be looked for in different cultures. It has given me a framework and resources that can be used to study other cultures."
Benefits
Lifetime access to...
▶️ 10 Videos recorded by lifelong missionary Christine Paterson
❓ Quizzes to test your understanding
💭 Reflective questions
📕 Further reading and resources
👥 Access to our exclusive learning community
📚 Access to our resource library
👋 Opportunity to engage with our Dean of Studies
Course Creator
Christine was brought up in a mission environment – her parents served together for over forty years as missionaries in Africa, where she spent her early years. This unique background has helped her to be the support and ministry partner for her husband Ross in the various countries and continents to which the Lord has led them over the years. A qualified coach and cross-cultural tutor, as well as blogger on the topic of crossing cultures, Christine has lived and breathed this for decades!
Course Facilitator
Ben is our Dean of Studies. Growing up as a missionary kid had a range of challenges, not least when he returned 'home' to the UK and found he didn't really fit in. Ever since, Ben has held a range of educational and missional posts, and we're delighted to have him on board with us at FieldPartner! He's currently based in Sri Lanka with his wife Shiyani and their children.
"I thought the coverage of culture shock and reverse culture shock and thorough preparation of what patterns to expect...was excellent."
"We really appreciated the strongly interactive way in which the course was run..."
We don't want anybody to miss out on the basis of cost. As a non-profit, we do have solutions available for those who might struggle to pay. Please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to discuss the options with you.
As this is a self-study option, you can take as long as you need!
You will still have lifetime access to the material after you have completed it.
With this product, you will have free access to our exclusive FieldPartner Learning Community, where you can post in the discussion spaces.
All students are also invited to participate in our free FieldPartner Community Facebook Page.
All of our courses are available in English, with automatic translation available for the onscreen text, but not videos. We also have extensive material available in Chinese. Check it out here.
Yes, we are able to provide a personalised certificate upon completion of the course!